Why do I choose the name 'Eris' for this blog? Greek mythology is, in my opinion, fascinating. Enid Blyton's 'Tales of Long Ago' was my very first foray into those stories that are all so intertwined with each other. The problem with mythology
FOR the past few months Joe Ward has been writing an exclusive blog for the Bucks Free Press - don't miss out the latest banter. You can read what the Kiwi-born England forward has to say by visiting bucksfreepress.co.uk/sport/sportblog now
In this edition of ‘Where Are They Now’, former Wasps mauling specialist and Cambridge University poindexter, Martin Purdy, regales us with his latest hi-jinx in NZ and around the world. Well known for his scintillating wit, charm and oral hygene, the
A MARLOW woman has amassed more than 3,000 books which she plans to send to Africa to improve literacy rates. Lori Spragg came up with the idea when she realised that many second hand books were left unsold at fetes and bazaars in the run up
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE County Council has hit back at suggestions it backed out of a promise to provide a 'supermobile' library for Stoke Poges. A council operative described the row that emerged last week as “an absolute storm in a teacup.”
RSPCA inspectors were told a horse “in need of specialist care” was being treated for “a snuffly nose”, a court heard today. The animal was one of several that were ordered to be removed from Spindles Farm in Chalk Lane, Hyde Heath, following an inspection
VISITORS to a Princes Risborough church found themselves transported back in time to Biblical Bethlehem for this year's nativity celebrations. On arrival at the Baptist Church in Bell Street the guests, some of them in period costume, were
A NEW society set up to celebrate the silver screen has become an unexpected smash hit of blockbuster proportions. The Beaconsfield Film Society only began life late this summer, but has already capped its membership because of the huge demand
A STREET collection held by the Rotary Club of Great Missenden raised £244 for charity. Volunteers took to the street in Park Parade, Hazlemere, on December 8 to raise money for two charities. The money will now go to the Pepper Foundation
RADIO veteran Terry Wogan has thrown his weight behind a campaign that could net almost £500,000 for a Bucks charity. The broadcasting personality backed a Government promise to donate 50p for every £1 the Buckinghamshire Community Foundation
WASPS could take major steps towards extending the contracts of Danny Cipriani and James Haskell this week. Wasps chief executive Tony Copsey said: “I am confident that Danny and James will be staying with us. “We have been talking to them regularly
WASPS director of rugby Ian McGeechan believes his team have hauled themselves back into Heineken Cup contention in the past ten days. They looked out for the count after suffering a 41-11 walloping at the hands of Leinster in round two, but McGeechan
CHRISTMAS carol singers will be taking to the streets of Marlow tonight to spread seasonal cheer. The event, which will be held by the Christmas tree in The Causeway from 7.30pm, will feature festive songs and an appearance by Santa Claus in his grotto
AN AUTHOR who is donating the royalties from his book to an RAF charity will be signing copies at a Gerrards Cross book store this weekend. Alan Coppin will be giving his share of the profits from “Great Britons on Success” to the RAF Benevolent
AN 80-YEAR-OLD woman was “thrown through the air” and killed after being hit by a bus in High Wycombe, a court heard today. Wladyslawa Polatajko died after a bus being driven by John Houghton collided with her while she was on a zebra crossing in Desborough
CHESHAM United will be away to Blue Square play-off finalists Cambridge United in the second round of the FA Trophy if they can overcome another Blue Square Premier Side, Crawley Town, at The Meadow tomorrow night. The two sides were meant
SPORTING hero Bob Wilson will be guest of honour at a dinner to raise money for a kids' sport charity. The former Arsenal goalkeeper and TV personality, who received an OBE in 2007, has been invited to a fund raising dinner for the Julian Budd
MORE than a thousand fish will be released into the Thames tomorrow at Cookham and Marlow as part of a drive to re-stock the river. The Environment Agency will be putting 500 chub and 500 barbel in at Odney stream in Cookham, with a further
VILLAGERS in Lane End will be treated to a candle-lit carol service on Sunday. The event, organised by the Lane End Methodist Wives Group, will be held at Holy Trinity Church in Church Path from 6pm. Children from the Methodist Church's arts group will
WASPS director of rugby Ian McGeechan has lavished praise on his captain Phil Vickery, after the England prop drove his team to a Heineken Cup victory over Edinburgh yesterday. He said: “I thought he was outstanding, outstanding. He played 80 minutes
WANDERERS' supporters Trusts have merged. Read Ian Baker's take on this on the Bakers' Blues section of this website.
There are not many things you can still get for a tenner – two thirds of a match ticket to watch Wycombe Wanderers, three pints of Tetleys and a packet of crisps in Scores or a Wycombe scarf in the club shop. Or you can use your £10 to join the newly
KATHERINE Grainger has confirmed she will row at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. The 33-year-old Marlow rower has three Olympic silvers and thought long and hard about committing to another Games after returning from Beijing. But the most decorated
RECYCLING centres have asked people to save as much clean aluminium foil as they can during the festive period for recycling. Aylesbury Recycle and Reuse Centre works with adults with learning disabilities to will sort and compact the aluminium
